Australia and New Zealand have honoured their most influential association leaders.
Judges for The Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE) have selected 13 ‘Association Influencers for 2020’ from a group of 44 peer-nominated professionals.
The inaugural awards were launched to pay homage to those who excelled on behalf of their members during the Covid-19 pandemic, as the once-in-a-lifetime crisis unfolded.
Members of the select group were able to demonstrate influence, exemplary leadership, unrivalled guidance, strength in resilience, and service to the sector over the last 12 months.
An eclectic mix of CEOs, event professionals, general managers, and innovators from a diverse range of industries are showcased, including nursing, hospitality, tourism, and aged care.
Lyn McMorran, AuSAE president and executive director of the Financial Services Federation, said: “It has been our privilege to acknowledge each and every one of these individuals; their tireless efforts to making a significant and lasting impact within our tribe and setting the benchmark for association professionals into the future. We thank all our nominees for their continued support and commitment to the community over the last 12 months and congratulate our Association Influencers of 2020.”
AuSAE’s Association Influencers 2020
Kylie Ward, CEO Adjunct Professor – Australian College of Nursing
Wes Lambert, CEO – Restaurant & Catering Association of
Charles Cameron, CEO – Recruitment, Consulting and Staffing Association of Australia and New Zealand
Sarah Lang, Project Director – Infrastructure New Zealand
Chris Roberts, Chief Executive – Tourism Industry Aotearoa
James Pearson, CEO – Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Lori Modde, CEO – Outdoors NSW & ACT
Merlin Kong, Head of innovAGEING and Principal Adviser for Innovation – Leading Age Services Australia
Patricia Sparrow, CEO – Aged & Community Services Australia
Andrew Hiebl, CEO – Association of Australian Convention Bureaux
David McKeon, CEO – GrainGrowers
Jessica Keough, National Committee and Events Manager – Auscontact Association
Thomas Dunsmore, General Manager – Australian Boarding Schools Association
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